The Town of Chesapeake City is happy to announce that applications are now available to property owners for the Façade Improvement Grant.
Donor Name: Town of Chesapeake City
State: Maryland
City: Chesapeake City
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline:  05/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Façade Improvement Program supports exterior facade projects to recover and promote the integrity of the buildings and improve the visual characteristics of the community. The Chesapeake City Façade Improvement Program is funded by the State of Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Community Legacy Program.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, the following list:

Fascia and soffit replacement/repair
Door and window replacement/repair
Porch and step replacement/repair
Painting
Masonry repair
Repointing of Masonry facades
Removal of historically inappropriate and/or incompatible exterior features and finishes.
Installation of historically appropriate and/or compatible features and finishes.

Funding Information

The maximum grant award per property is $10,000.00

Eligibility Criteria

Property Owner (Applicant) must apply for the grant. Applications must be submitted in person or via U.S. Postal Service.
Projects are limited to exterior façade improvements.
Applicant must use licensed home improvement contractors for all work. Work involving lead and asbestos removal require MDE certified contractors.
A copy of the contractor’s home improvement license/certification(s) must be included with the application. (Business license is not an acceptable substitution.)
Applicants are encouraged to provide a contribution toward the project. Contributions can be monetary, materials, and/or labor. (In the instance of material or labor, documentation will be required to verify the contribution value). Applicants that indicate a contribution will be responsible for the amount indicated which will be deducted by the Town of Chesapeake City from monetary disbursement.

For more information, visit Town of Chesapeake City.